BROAD RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 6, 2025
25.50, -80.92


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Broad River was last observed at 11,447 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 22,705 acre-ft of water today; about 40% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 28,290 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 291,600 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Broad River At Alston reporting a streamflow rate of 3,060 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Broad River Below Cherokee Falls with a gauge stage of 26.56 ft. This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Broad River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 640 ft, the Broad River Near Boiling Springs.

The Broad River is a major tributary of the Savannah River in the southeastern United States. It is approximately 150 miles long and flows through the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river has a rich history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers during the colonial era. Today, the river is used primarily for hydroelectricity generation, with several notable dams and reservoirs along its length, including Lake Lure, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Murray. Additionally, the river supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as agricultural uses, including irrigation and livestock grazing. The Broad River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and ecological benefits.

Last Updated 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 22,705 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,447.0 cfs
-2015.0 cfs (-14.97%)
Percent of Normal 40.46%
Maximum 291,600.0 cfs
2020-02-08
Seasonal Avg 28,290 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Broad River Near Boiling Springs
USGS 02151500
957 cfs 2.09 ft 16
Broad River Near Blacksburg
USGS 02153200
1330 cfs 4.34 ft 17.7
Broad River Near Gaffney
USGS 02153500
1890 cfs 5.70 ft
Broad River Below Cherokee Falls
USGS 02153551
1400 cfs 26.56 ft -2.78
Broad River Above Carlton
USGS 02191300
513 cfs 2.21 ft -1.35
Broad River Near Bell
USGS 02192000
801 cfs 5.01 ft -4.3
Broad River Near Carlisle
USGS 02156500
2040 cfs 3.44 ft -16.39
Broad River At Alston
USGS 02161000
3060 cfs 4.4 ft -14.29
Broad River Near The Cutoff
USGS 02290878
2660 cfs 0.43 ft -17.39
History of the River

The Broad River is a river in the Hudson Bay drainage basin in Census division 23 in Northern Manitoba, Canada. Its flows from an unnamed lake to Hudson Bay.The river is crossed north of the settlement of O'Day by the Hudson Bay Railway, travelled by the Via Rail Winnipeg – Churchill train.
A large portion of the river from its mouth upstream is part of Wapusk National Park.

       

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